How to get from Varanasi to Kanpur
2 ways, 295 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 59m | ₹2,280–2,840 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 59m | ₹4,330–5,400 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Kanpur?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 59m door to door. The straight-line distance is 295 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Varanasi to Kanpur?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₹2,280. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Kanpur from Varanasi by road?
- About 350 km, roughly 4h 59m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹2,280–2,840; tolls and parking are extra.